Collaborative working
When meeting the needs of children and young people, it is vital to work collaboratively with the learner, with your colleagues within the school and with parents and partner agencies (this will be explored further in Section 6).
Reflective Task: Collaboration
What areas support collaborative working?
Make some notes in your Reflective Log.
Discussion
All of the following approaches support collaborative working.
Develop an understanding of others’ roles and responsibilities through discussion or information available related to support services within and external to the school. Support clear and open routes of communication with colleagues in school and from partner services and agencies.
Use established routes of communication to enable learners and their parents/carers to express their views as part of the collaborative process.
Consider opportunities to work collaboratively on school-wide initiatives such as peer mentoring or literacy; consider opportunities to observe other teachers; and support requests by others to observe learners in class.
Managing transitions